Encoded Trivia #96
Religious & cultural traditionsPuzzle #96 — Religious & cultural traditions
3 W M (or M)
5-word answer
Hint: Last word of the 5-word answer is Magi)
The answer is:
3 Wise Men (or Magi)
About This Answer
The Three Wise Men (Magi) visited baby Jesus bearing gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. According to biblical scholars at the Oriental Institute, these figures likely came from Persia or Arabia. The British Library houses medieval artwork depicting the Magi's journey. Religious historians note how the three gifts symbolize Jesus's kingship, divinity, and death. The Three Wise Men remain central to Christmas traditions and Christian iconography worldwide.